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8.
The leading edge
A fair and participatory decision
making process
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A clear statement of vision, mission
and aim (purpose, goal, objectives...?)
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A clear definition of responsibility –
general and for each person.
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9.
How to create a common aim
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Vision: Look outward and into the future.
– What does the world look like, because
of our work?
Mission: Look towards ourselves.
– What is our work, to create this change?
Aim: What outcome do we want to deliver,
when – or first?
– Measurable

10.
Sociocracy consent decision
(as different from consensus)
At the time of decision, all decisions must include:
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Limited timeframe.
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Date for feed-back
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evaluation criteria.
Decision process: Formally structured debate.
Later, on time of evaluation: Evaluation primarily on criteria.
Moderation.

11.
Sociocracy consent
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Ask for objections, not for consensus.
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Objections must be paramount and argued.
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Objections are welcomed as contributions to
improvement of proposal
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Objections cannot block a proposal.
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Emotional resistance is valid.
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Negotiate: ”How could we improve the
proposal to satisfy your objection?”

14.
Equality and Hierarchy
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Operational meetings. IN our roles.
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Each decides within his area of expertise and work.
Coordination of tasks and activities to reach the functional
aims of the circle.
Organising production.
Governance/circle meetings meetings. OUT of roles, equal.
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Common decision on allocation of authority. roles and
responsibilities, ”rules of the game” - in this circle.
Producing organisation.

15.
Circle roles
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Double link roles:
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Operational leader
Elected in mother circle, holds perspective of mother
circle and its more abstract aim.
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may get decision power if circle consents to it.
Representative
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Elected in daughter circle. Holds perspective of
daughter circle in meetings in mother circle.
Other roles, for example:
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Facilitator
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Log-book keeper
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Roles, special to the circle